Nigeria, March 25 -- American rapper Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, popularly known as NBA YoungBoy, has been released from federal prison.

The rapper, who has faced multiple legal battles over the years, was reportedly freed on Monday, March 24, 2025.

News of his release was shared by Jamaican-American podcaster and internet personality DJ Akademiks. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Akademiks wrote, "Looks like NBA YOUNGBOY has been released from federal prison and either transferred to a halfway house or is headed home." His post immediately sparked reactions from fans eager to know the rapper's next steps.

NBA YoungBoy had been serving a 27-month sentence on federal charges. However, his legal troubles intensified in 2024 when he entered a...